Update #5 – June 22, 2020 Changes to Visitor/Support Person Policies We are excited to share some important changes to the visitor policies. As we now move into the recovery phase around COVID-19 and in alignment with the information from Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, Trillium Health Partners (Mississauga Hospital and Credit Valley Hospital) are lifting some of the visitor restrictions in the Women’s and Children’s Program. Effective Friday June 19th at 10:00 support persons will now be able…

Update #4 – April 9, 2020 Changes to Visitor/Support Person Policies at Trillium Health Partners As of 0800h April 8, 2020, there have been changes made to optimize the ability to socially distance at the Labour Assessment Units (LAU), Birthing Suites and Postpartum floors at both THP hospitals. We know these changes can be challenging, but they are being made to minimize risk and keep all pregnant people and infants as safe as possible. Unchanged – any support person who is…

Important Changes to Our Clinic Appointments and Home Visits Clinic Appointments Following the recommendations of the Association of Ontario Midwives, and the World Health Organization, we will be adopting a new schedule of prenatal appointments. This new schedule is aimed at reducing your risk of exposure to COVID-19 by limiting your contact outside of your home to only the essential visits. The new schedule calls for fewer appointments, and will be a mix of virtual and in-person assessments. You will learn more…

Please watch for another update over the weekend, regarding changes to our clinic and postpartum appointments. Changes to visitor policy at Trillium Health Partners: “Based on information from Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer, Trillium Health Partners has made the difficult decision to no longer permit visitors at any of our sites (Credit Valley Hospital, Mississauga Hospital, Queensway Urgent Care) as of 10 p.m. March 20, 2020. Limited exceptions will be granted for essential visitors who are supporting patients who are at end…

Dear Clients of Midwives of Mississauga, We’d like to take this opportunity to communicate with you about plans we have made to continue to provide safe care to you and your families during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Your health and our health remain our top priorities. Your midwives will follow all relevant public health and hospital guidelines related to providing care to you and your newborn. What if You Have Symptoms? If you develop symptoms of COVID-19 such as fever, cough…